How to make frog bread

Eyes are just two small balls of dough. We pushed a couple of raisins into them to make them "googly eyes" at our son's request.Next we added the legs. I made a smaller ball of dough, cut it in half, and set each half behind the toad to form the rear legs. I made a small disc of dough and cut it in half and cut out some toe wedges to form the rear feet. Front feet, as you can see, were just little tubes of dough that we slit to create toes.Mix together all of the dry ingredients. Mix in the milk and enough water to make everything form a doughy ball. Turn the ball out onto a flat surface and knead for approximately 10 minutes. Return it into a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for approximately 90 minutes until the dough has doubled in size.I first took a large chunk of the dough and formed it into a ball. I then squished one end of it to make it a bit oblong. This formed the body of the frog.View the list »
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In honor of National Frog Month, try this recipe that is sure to get you and your child in a froggy mood. This bread will completely resemble a frog once it is molded and baked. I thinbk your child will love eating this frog shaped bread. It would be great to share in the classroom after learning all about frogs.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups unbleached flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups lukewarm milk
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup water
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  • Mix together all of the dry ingredients. Mix in the milk and enough water to make everything form a doughy ball. Turn the ball out onto a flat surface and knead for approximately 10 minutes. Return it into a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for approximately 90 minutes until the dough has doubled in size.I first took a large chunk of the dough and formed it into a ball. I then squished one end of it to make it a bit oblong. This formed the body of the frog.
  • Next we added the legs. I made a smaller ball of dough, cut it in half, and set each half behind the toad to form the rear legs. I made a small disc of dough and cut it in half and cut out some toe wedges to form the rear feet. Front feet, as you can see, were just little tubes of dough that we slit to create toes.
  • Eyes are just two small balls of dough. We pushed a couple of raisins into them to make them "googly eyes" at our son's request.
  • Using a sharp knife, a slit across the front makes the mouth. Be careful not to cut too deeply, or make the slit too small so the mouth isn't clearly visible. All set. I covered it loosely with a towel and let it rise for an hour.
  • BakingAfter an hour I preheated the oven to 350. Right before throwing the frog in the oven I coated it with an egg wash. This was just a raw egg I scrambled up and then brushed over the dough. Doing this gives the finished bread a beautiful, shiny coating.I baked it at 350 for 45 minutes.
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Laticia Overton is a graduate of St. John’s University with a master’s in Early Childhood Education. She is certified to teach in New York. As a student teacher in a New York City public school, she has firsthand experience of teaching and the classroom environment. Laticia knows what it takes...

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